Red Oil Dye typically refers to “Oil Red O,” a fat-soluble dye primarily used to stain neutral lipids (like triglycerides) and lipoproteins in tissue samples, allowing researchers to visualize and quantify the presence of fat within cells or tissue sections under a microscope; it is commonly used in histology and cell biology studies to analyze lipid accumulation within cells.
Function: Stains lipids with a bright red color.
Solubility: Dissolves in organic solvents like isopropanol, making it suitable for staining lipid-rich tissues.
Assessing fat storage in adipocytes (fat cells)
Studying lipid metabolism disorders
Detecting atherosclerotic plaque in blood vessels
Analyzing lipid droplets within cells
